South America: Brazil, Columbia, & Trinidad

Our visit to South America was short with a stop in Brazil and Columbia. We visited our friends from Colombia who taught us how to cook plantains (those strange looking banana like produce that tastes more like a potato...). Their sister was visiting from Colombia and brought us a traditional dessert called _____________. It was served in a half coconut shell which was a fun treat. She said it is made from milk and sugar and is cooked slowly (6 hours) over low heat. It tastes like a soft caramel and was a hit with the kids.... even the big kids! :)

We also learned a little about a small country called Trinidad in South America. Our friends from there shared photos and memories from fun times spent on the islands around there. They made a traditional Trinidadian (spelling?) drink for us which was like a sort of warm juice/tea with spices in it. Yum! We also listened to the lively dance music and shared interesting stories about the way of life there & celebrations. It is a very social society with lots of parties traveling from home to home, late night get togethers for the whole family, and an open door policy for friends passing by. Beautiful country!!

(Photos to come when I find them.)